How Pence’s hit streak ranks among all-time Astros streaks

Hunter Pence’s 23-game hitting streak came to an end as the right fielder went 0-for-4 against the Pirates Tuesday night. The streak is tied for the fourth-longest in team history.

Check out photos from some of the franchise’s longest hitting streaks.

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On Thursday, Hunter Pence became the 14th player in Astros history with a hit streak of 20 games or longer. Let's take a look at the Astros with those such hit streaks.

On Thursday, Hunter Pence became the 14th player in Astros history with a hit streak of 20 games or longer. Let's take a look at the Astros with those such hit streaks.

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Willy Taveras, 30 games: July 27, 2006 to Aug. 27, 2006

Of note: Taveras racked up 45 hits in his 30-game, month-long streak during his second year with the Astros.

Willy Taveras, 30 games: July 27, 2006 to Aug. 27, 2006

Of note: Taveras racked up 45 hits in his 30-game, month-long streak during his second year with the Astros.

Photo: TOM GANNAM / AP

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Jeff Kent, 25 games: May 14, 2004 to June 11, 2004

Of note: Until 2006, Jeff Kent held the Astros record with 33 hits in 25 games in 2004. He capped the season off with a three-run homer in the National League Championship to win game 5 against the Cardinals. less

Jeff Kent, 25 games: May 14, 2004 to June 11, 2004

Of note: Until 2006, Jeff Kent held the Astros record with 33 hits in 25 games in 2004. He capped the season off with a three-run homer in the ... more

Photo: KAREN WARREN / Houston Chronicle

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Tony Eusebio, 24 games: July 9, 2000 to Aug. 28, 2000

Of note: Backup catcher Eusebio recorded the fifth-longest streak by a catcher since 1900.

Tony Eusebio, 24 games: July 9, 2000 to Aug. 28, 2000

Of note: Backup catcher Eusebio recorded the fifth-longest streak by a catcher since 1900.

Photo: Ed Betz / AP

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Art Howe, 23 games: May 1, 1981 to May 24, 1981

Of note: Howe, who would later manage the Astros from 1989 to 1993, recorded 40 hits and a .460 batting average during the streak.

Art Howe, 23 games: May 1, 1981 to May 24, 1981

Of note: Howe, who would later manage the Astros from 1989 to 1993, recorded 40 hits and a .460 batting average during the streak.

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Luis Gonzalez, 23 games: May 26, 1997 to June 20, 1997

Of note: Gonzalez tied Howe's record in 1997 with 33 hits and a .351 batting average during the streak.

Luis Gonzalez, 23 games: May 26, 1997 to June 20, 1997

Of note: Gonzalez tied Howe's record in 1997 with 33 hits and a .351 batting average during the streak.

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Moises Alou, 23 games: June 22, 2001 to July 19, 2001

Of note: Alou had 34 hits total with 22 RBI during his streak.

Moises Alou, 23 games: June 22, 2001 to July 19, 2001

Of note: Alou had 34 hits total with 22 RBI during his streak.

Photo: David Zalubowski / ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Hunter Pence, 23 games: May 19, 2011 to June 13, 2011

Of note: With 36 hits during the streak and a .315 batting average for the year so far, time will tell if Pence continues to climb this list of former Astros greats.
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Hunter Pence, 23 games: May 19, 2011 to June 13, 2011

Of note: With 36 hits during the streak and a .315 batting average for the year so far, time will tell if Pence continues to climb this list of ... more

Photo: Bob Levey / Getty Images

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Cesar Cedeno, 22 games: Aug. 25, 1977 to Sept. 21, 1977

Of note: Astros legend Cesar Cedeno collected 37 hits in the 22-game stretch, following a 19-hit streak the previous season.

Cesar Cedeno, 22 games: Aug. 25, 1977 to Sept. 21, 1977

Of note: Astros legend Cesar Cedeno collected 37 hits in the 22-game stretch, following a 19-hit streak the previous season.

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Lee May, 21 games: Aug. 25, 1973 to Sept. 21, 1973

Of note: May punched in 35 hits during his streak which included his 1,000 career hit.

Lee May, 21 games: Aug. 25, 1973 to Sept. 21, 1973

Of note: May punched in 35 hits during his streak which included his 1,000 career hit.

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Dickie Thon, 21 games: July 24, 1982 to Aug. 14, 1982

Of note: Thon picked up 29 hits during the streak with only a .309 batting average.

Dickie Thon, 21 games: July 24, 1982 to Aug. 14, 1982

Of note: Thon picked up 29 hits during the streak with only a .309 batting average.

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Lance Berkman, 21 games: June 17, 2001 to July 12, 2001

Of note: Berkman collected 41 hits in a streak during which he fell one game short of tying Cliff Johnson's franchise record of five consecutive home run games.
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Lance Berkman, 21 games: June 17, 2001 to July 12, 2001

Of note: Berkman collected 41 hits in a streak during which he fell one game short of tying Cliff Johnson's franchise record of five consecutive ... more

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Miguel Tejada, 21 games: Sept. 11, 2009 to Oct. 4, 2009

Of note: Tejada ended the disappointing Astros' 2009 season with a personal high note as he launched this streak and finished one hit shy of a 200-hit year. less

Miguel Tejada, 21 games: Sept. 11, 2009 to Oct. 4, 2009

Of note: Tejada ended the disappointing Astros' 2009 season with a personal high note as he launched this streak and finished one hit shy of a ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Rusty Staub, 20 games: June 30, 1967 to July 21, 1967

Of note: Staub pieced together a team MVP season with this streak in which he posted a .423 batting average.

Rusty Staub, 20 games: June 30, 1967 to July 21, 1967

Of note: Staub pieced together a team MVP season with this streak in which he posted a .423 batting average.

Photo: Jim Kerlin / AP

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Kevin Bass, 20 games: July 22, 1986 to Aug. 13, 1986

Of note: Rounding out the 20-or-more hit streak list is Kevin Bass, who picked up 31 hits during his streak following his first All-Star appearance.

Kevin Bass, 20 games: July 22, 1986 to Aug. 13, 1986

Of note: Rounding out the 20-or-more hit streak list is Kevin Bass, who picked up 31 hits during his streak following his first All-Star appearance.